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It’s not too late to sign up for next week’s camp and we’ll have two more after that as well. It’s a pleasure to coach the youth and they have so much fun…

Youth Triathlon Program

Youth TriathlonProgram

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Boise Youth Triathlon

Mission: To promote a lifelong passion for activity while focusing on swimming, biking, and running. We look to enhance fitness skills with the larger goal of developing self-esteem, teamwork, goal setting, self-discipline and friendly competition. This Youth Program will be both an introduction to sport for beginners and a challenge for the serious competitor. Experienced coaching with a flair for kids will guide the program. The Youth TriathlonProgram will strive to create a healthy and safe environment for kids to learn, laugh, and grow.

The YMCA is a non-profit organization.

*Financial assistance is available*

About the Camp

The Boise YMCA Youth Triathlon Camp is a non-profit group focused on healthy lifestyles for kids. The age range is 7 – 18 years old. This program will offer swim, bike, and run training with safety, sound mechanics and fun being a major theme. We welcome all abilities. There will be several informal and formal kids’ triathlons throughout the year to race in at the local, regional, and national level.

Camp Benefits· Structured group workouts for all abilities· Beginner/Intermediate & AdvancedTraining groups· Gaining lifelong skills for an active lifestyle and love for the outdoors· Social aspects while playing fun games· Professional Coaching· Free T-shirt· Kids Triathlon on last day

Summer –Swim- Bike -Run Camps*July 11-15 at the Downtown Y*July 25-29 at the Downtown Y*August 8-12 at the West Y

Monday-Friday 7:45am-12:00pm(be in pool by 8:00am)$99 for Members and $145 Non-MembersFinancial Assistance Available

Specifics for camp:*Participants should be able to swim 1 lap on own in the pool*Need suit and goggles*Need any bike that meets safety standards*Need a helmet that fits correctly*Need shoes for running*Need a water bottle*Participants remember to bring your own snacks

Schedule for Camp:Monday-Wednesday1.7:45am participants arrive and sign in(lock up bikes and get ready for swim)2.8:00am-9:00pm: Pool3.9:00am-9:30am change and snack4.9:30am-10:30am: Bike5.10:30am-11:00am change and snack6.11:00am-11:45: Run7.11:45am-12:00pm: Camp Review8.Pick up at Noon

**Light day on Wednesday**

Thursday (Transition Clinic)1.7:45am participants arrive and sign in (lock up bikes and get ready for swim)2.Transition Clinic: T1/T2 (practice over and over)3.Race Day Preparation: course location, distances, age groups, start time, directions etc.4.11:45-12:00pm: Camp Review5.Pick up at Noon